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My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Season 4
DVD cover
No. of episodes26
Release
Original networkHub Network
Original releaseNovember 23, 2013 (2013-11-23) –
May 10, 2014 (2014-05-10)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The fourth season of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic, developed by Lauren Faust, originally aired on the Hub Network in the United States. The series is based on Hasbro's My Little Pony line of toys and animated works and is often referred by collectors to be the fourth generation, or "G4", of the My Little Pony franchise. Season 4 of the series premiered on November 23, 2013 on the Hub Network, an American pay television channel partly owned by Hasbro, and concluded on May 10, 2014.

The show follows a pony named Twilight Sparkle as she learns about friendship in the town of Ponyville. Twilight continues to learn with her close friends Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie. Each represents a different face of friendship, and Twilight discovers herself to be a key part of the magical artifacts, the "Elements of Harmony". The ponies share adventures and help out other residents of Ponyville, while working out the troublesome moments in their own friendships.

Development

Concept

Season 4 continues from the events of the third season finale, "Magical Mystery Cure", where Twilight, shown to have come to hone her magic skills while learning the value of friendship, has been crowned as Equestria's newest princess, becoming an alicorn in the process. Some elements of the season focus on Twilight coming to terms with her new status; lead writer Meghan McCarthy stated that "What we didn't want to do was change who Twilight is as a character, because she's certainly someone that everyone's proud to know and love",[1] while Tara Strong, the voice actress for Twilight, claimed that the episode is "a birth of a new era for Twilight, but not the end of what makes the show so wonderful".[2] In addition, with the directive of the letters to Princess Celestia no longer in force, the six main characters also resolve to keep a collective journal of their formative experiences for posterity's sake. According to a Twitter post from McCarthy, the season also includes a story arc[3] that features the ponies on the hunt to find keys to open a mysterious six locked chest.

Production

Investment documents for DHX Media's 2012 financial year indicate that production for a fourth season had been financed.[4] Before the season premiered, aspects of it were discussed by Meghan McCarthy, Tara Strong and other writers and voice actors at various fan conventions.[5][6] Hasbro's vice president for international distribution, Finn Arnesen, had stated that My Little Pony is a "top-priority" brand for the company and expects the series to continue beyond the fourth season.[7] The fourth season of the series premiered on November 23, 2013.[8] This season marks the first time storyboard artist Jim Miller will be co-directing alongside Jayson Thiessen.[9] This season also marks the first time to be executive produced by Thiessen and McCarthy.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Minor

  • Chiara Zanni as Daring Do/A.K. Yearling
  • Brian Drummond as Ahuizotl and Seabreeze
  • Michael Dobson as Dr. Caballeron and Bulk Biceps
  • Ashleigh Ball as Prim Hemline
  • Tabitha St. Germain as Suri Polomare and Zipporwhill
  • Cathy Weseluck as Coco Pommel
  • Peter New as Big McIntosh
  • Tabitha St. Germain as Granny Smith and Mrs. Cake
  • Peter New as Goldie Delicious and Zipporwhill's father
  • Kelly Metzger as Spitfire and Blossomforth[nb 1]
  • Matt Hill as Soarin
  • Andrea Libman as Fleetfoot
  • Brian Drummond as Mr. Cake
  • Brenda Crichlow as Zecora
  • Nicole Oliver as Cheerilee
  • Chantal Strand as Diamond Tiara
  • Shannon Chan-Kent as Silver Spoon
  • Lee Tockar as Snips
  • Richard Ian Cox as Snails
  • Rena Anakwe as Sapphire Shores
  • The Flim Flam Brothers
  • Veena Sood as Ms. Harshwhinny

Guest stars

Episodes

See also: List of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
661"Princess Twilight Sparkle" (Part 1) Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Meghan McCarthyNovember 23, 2013 (2013-11-23)0.73[10]
672"Princess Twilight Sparkle" (Part 2) Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Meghan McCarthyNovember 23, 2013 (2013-11-23)0.71[10]
683"Castle Mane-ia"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Josh HaberNovember 30, 2013 (2013-11-30)0.46[11]
694"Daring Don't"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Dave PolskyDecember 7, 2013 (2013-12-07)0.40[12]
705"Flight to the Finish"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Ed ValentineDecember 14, 2013 (2013-12-14)0.57[13]
716"Power Ponies"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Meghan McCarthy, Charlotte Fullerton and Betsy McGowenDecember 21, 2013 (2013-12-21)0.68[14]
727"Bats!"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Merriwether Williams[nb 2]December 28, 2013 (2013-12-28)0.53[16]
738"Rarity Takes Manehattan"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Dave PolskyJanuary 4, 2014 (2014-01-04)0.53[17]
749"Pinkie Apple Pie"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Natasha LevingerJanuary 11, 2014 (2014-01-11)0.50[18]
7510"Rainbow Falls"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Corey PowellJanuary 18, 2014 (2014-01-18)0.51[19]
7611"Three's a Crowd"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Meghan McCarthy and Ed ValentineJanuary 25, 2014 (2014-01-25)0.48[20]
7712"Pinkie Pride"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Story by : Jayson Thiessen
Teleplay by : Amy Keating Rogers		February 1, 2014 (2014-02-01)0.46[21]
7813"Simple Ways"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Josh HaberFebruary 8, 2014 (2014-02-08)0.55[22]
7914"Filli Vanilli"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Amy Keating RogersFebruary 15, 2014 (2014-02-15)0.58[23]
8015"Twilight Time"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Dave PolskyFebruary 22, 2014 (2014-02-22)0.47[24]
8116"It Ain't Easy Being Breezies"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Natasha LevingerMarch 1, 2014 (2014-03-01)0.64[25]
8217"Somepony to Watch Over Me"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Scott SonnebornMarch 8, 2014 (2014-03-08)0.63[26]
8318"Maud Pie"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Noelle BenvenutiMarch 15, 2014 (2014-03-15)0.52[27]
8419"For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Dave PolskyMarch 22, 2014 (2014-03-22)0.66[28]
8520"Leap of Faith"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Josh HaberMarch 29, 2014 (2014-03-29)0.55[29]
8621"Testing Testing 1, 2, 3"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Amy Keating RogersApril 5, 2014 (2014-04-05)0.58[30]
8722"Trade Ya!"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Scott SonnebornApril 19, 2014 (2014-04-19)0.51[31]
8823"Inspiration Manifestation"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Corey Powell and Meghan McCarthyApril 26, 2014 (2014-04-26)0.39[32]
8924"Equestria Games"Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Dave PolskyMay 3, 2014 (2014-05-03)0.41[33]
9025"Twilight's Kingdom" (Part 1) Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Meghan McCarthyMay 10, 2014 (2014-05-10)0.68[34]
9126"Twilight's Kingdom" (Part 2) Jayson Thiessen
Jim Miller (co-director)		Meghan McCarthyMay 10, 2014 (2014-05-10)0.79[34]

Songs

Main article: List of songs in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic § Season 4 (2013–14)

DVD release

My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic: Season Four
Set details Special features
  • 26 episodes
  • 4-disc set
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Subtitles: English
  • 2014 San Diego Comic Con Panel
  • Sing-Alongs ("Bats", "Generosity", "Apples to the Core" and "Pinkie the Party Planner")
Release dates
Region 1
December 2, 2014 (2014-12-02)[35]

Notes

  1. ^ Not seen, but is credited in the closing credits of "Rainbow Falls"; Metzger voiced a similar-looking character.[citation needed]
  2. ^ Initial airings of the episode miscredited Meghan McCarthy as the writer,[15] but was later corrected in reruns.

References

  1. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-01-29). "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic exclusive: Twilight's becoming a princess!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  2. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-02-15). "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: Exclusive clip from season 3's royal finale". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
  3. ^ McCarthy, Meghan (2013-11-23), "[Season-long story arc confirmation]", (Self-published), Twitter, retrieved 2013-11-24.
  4. ^ "Fiscal 2012 Management Discussion and Analysis" (PDF) (Press release). DHX Media. 2012-06-30. p. 11. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  5. ^ Watercutter, Angela (2013-02-15). "Exclusive: Watch a Clip from the Controversial My Little Pony Season 3 Finale". Wired.
  6. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-01-31). "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic: A Brony explains why fans say 'neigh' to Princess Twilight". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-09-28.
  7. ^ Christie, Brendan (February–March 2013). Lana, Castleman (ed.). "Hasbro hits its stride" (PDF). Kidscreen: 33–34.
  8. ^ Busis, Hillary (2013-07-25). "'My Little Pony': Fan fury over Princess Twilight". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
  9. ^ Miller, Jim [@TheBiggestJim] (2013-04-12). "[Co-director credit confirmation]" (Tweet). Retrieved 2013-04-12 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ a b Pucci, Douglas (2013-11-29). "Hub Network Weekly Ratings Scorecard (November 18–24, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
  11. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2013-12-06). "Hub Network Weekly Ratings Scorecard (November 25 – December 1, 2013)". Son of the Bronx. Blogger. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
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  15. ^ McCarthy, Meghan [@MMeghanMcCarthy] (2013-12-28). "Writing confirmation following error in episode credits" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  20. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-01-31). "Hub Network Ratings Scorecard—Week of Jan. 20, 2014". TV Media Insights. Archived from the original on March 8, 2014. Retrieved 2014-01-31.
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  32. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-05-03). "Hub Network Ratings Scorecard—Week of Apr. 21, 2014". TV Media Insights. Archived from the original on May 6, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-03.
  33. ^ Pucci, Douglas (2014-05-09). "Hub Network Ratings Scorecard—Week of Apr. 28, 2014". TV Media Insights. Archived from the original on May 12, 2014. Retrieved 2014-05-09.
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  35. ^ "My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic: Season Four". Amazon.com. 2014-09-04. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
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